Water is key to growing terrific tomatoes

Question: I've tried to grow different kinds of tomatoes and the same issue occurs (they look healthy, but bottom rot appears). I've tried spikes, and other products to help curb this and end up with the same results. This is . . .

Posted: 2015-08-08

CONNIE OLIVER: Decorate your firebox for the holidays

My husband and I are fortunate to have a real, woodburning fireplace in our rec room. It's great during the winter and especially cosy on Christmas morning. However, when it's not in use, the firebox is a gaping black hole . . .

Posted: 2009-12-12

Layer sheeting and insulation to avoid moisture

Question: I have an attached garage that is not insulated. I store some odds and ends in the ceiling, such as shovels, Christmas lights, etc. I am planning on insulating my garage soon.The walls are straightforward, but there are many . . .

Posted: 2017-01-07

Stop down jacket from leaking feathers

QUESTION: I very much enjoy and appreciate your solutions in the paper. Here is one challenge that I have and haven't noticed mentioned before. I have a lovely down-filled jacket that is warm and comfortable. But it is a few . . .

Posted: 2012-03-12

Air admittance valves usually OK if installed correctly

Question: I kept your details from an interesting plumbing article in the Free Press some time ago. Your writing dealt with under sink issues and the use of an air admittance valve. I would like to know if these devices . . .

Posted: 2020-06-06

DEBBIE TRAVIS: Checking in to the green room

London hotel focuses on eco-friendly living

Because I travel constantly for business and pleasure, I have the opportunity to view first hand the many changes taking place in the hotel industry. I have witnessed shifts in style and colour trends, and the move in popularity from the . . .

Posted: 2009-08-02

Eliminate skunk smell with hydrogen peroxide

QUESTION -- My son was sprayed by a skunk and I would like to know what to do to remove the skunk smell from his clothes. Is there any combination besides laundry detergent that would remove the smell? Bonnie, Winnipeg   ANSWER -- . . .

Posted: 2013-09-21

Dirty secrets

North Dakota farmer recommends following five principles of soil health

Gabe Brown is very much in demand as a speaker. Farmers and ranchers, large corporate food companies, community garden stewards and backyard gardeners flock to hear his message about soil health and land regeneration. It’s a message that applies to . . .

Posted: 2020-03-14

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Questions on central exhaust system's use

QUESTION: I am a regular reader of your column and I thought I would ask you about a system. We purchased a house that is about seven years old now. When we purchased it, we did not receive any information . . .

Posted: 2011-08-13

SOLUTIONS: Whitish mark on oak table can be removed

QUESTION: For 30 years I have always put a heavy protector on my oak table whenever I use it. However, a couple of weeks ago I just threw a tablecloth directly onto the table. Now I have a whitish mark . . .

Posted: 2012-02-25